UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 Counselling Schedule Revised; Fill Choices by November 5
Published 4 Nov 20265 min read
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has revised the UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 counselling schedule, extending the timeline for candidates participating in postgraduate dental admissions. Eligible candidates must complete their online college and course choice filling by 11 AM on November 5, 2026. The revised timetable applies to state-quota MDS admissions in government and private dental colleges and universities across Uttar Pradesh. Candidates are advised to complete their preferences within the extended deadline to avoid missing the opportunity to participate in the third round of counselling. According to the revised schedule, the UP NEET MDS Round 3 seat allotment result will be announced on November 6, 2026. Candidates who receive seats will subsequently be required to download their allotment letters and complete the admission process within the specified dates.
UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 3: Revised Counselling Dates
The Uttar Pradesh counselling authority has updated the schedule for the third round of NEET MDS 2026 admissions.
Candidates should take note of the following important dates:
| Counselling Event | Revised Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online choice filling deadline | November 5, 2026, by 11 AM |
| Round 3 seat allotment result | November 6, 2026 |
| Allotment letter download and admission | November 12–14, 2026 |
| Second admission window | November 16–17, 2026 |
Candidates must follow the revised timetable and complete each counselling activity within the prescribed period.
UP NEET MDS Round 3 Choice Filling Closes on November 5
Candidates participating in the UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 counselling process must submit their preferred colleges and MDS courses through the official counselling portal before the deadline. The online choice-filling facility will close at 11 AM on November 5. Applicants should carefully review their preferences before completing the submission process. The choice-filling stage is important because candidates' submitted preferences, along with their NEET MDS rank and applicable eligibility criteria, will be considered during seat allotment.
UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 Allotment Result on November 6
The DGME Uttar Pradesh is scheduled to declare the Round 3 seat allotment result on November 6, 2026. Candidates will be able to check their allotment status through the official counselling portal. Those who are allotted seats should download their allotment letters and follow the admission instructions issued by the concerned authority. Applicants should also keep their required documents ready to complete the admission formalities within the designated reporting period.
Admission Window Scheduled in Two Separate Phases
As per the revised counselling timetable, allotment-letter downloading and admission formalities will take place during two separate periods:
- November 12 to November 14, 2026.
- November 16 to November 17, 2026.
Candidates should note that November 15 is not included in the reported admission schedule. Therefore, applicants must plan their reporting and admission activities within the specified dates. Missing the applicable admission deadline could affect a candidate's ability to complete the allotted-seat admission process.
What Candidates Should Do Next
Candidates participating in the Uttar Pradesh NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 counselling should:
- Visit the official UP NEET MDS counselling portal.
- Review the revised Round 3 counselling schedule.
- Complete college and course choice filling before November 5 at 11 AM.
- Check the seat allotment result on November 6.
- Download the allotment letter if a seat is allotted.
- Complete the required admission formalities within the designated dates.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official DGME Uttar Pradesh website for further notifications, counselling updates and admission-related instructions. The revised schedule provides candidates with additional time to complete their preferences. However, applicants should ensure that they meet the November 5 choice-filling deadline and follow the subsequent allotment and admission schedule carefully.
